The Constitutional Court did not satisfy the motions for the recusal of judges

The decision of the Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court did not satisfy the motions of the representatives of the "National Movement" and "Lelo" regarding the recusal of judges. According to the chair of the panel, Revaz Nadaraia, the decision is final and is not subject to appeal. According to Nadaraia, the recusal of a judge because a party does not like their biography, past career, or the procedure of their appointment lacks a legal basis. 1TV+2

Arguments of the parties

"National Movement" member Ana Tsitlidze requested the recusal of the entire composition of judges because, according to her, the court is not free and fair. Tsitlidze referred to the judges as members of a "clan," for which Revaz Nadaraia gave her a warning. "Lelo-Strong Georgia" representative Kakhi Samkharadze requested the recusal of three judges – Vasil Roinishvili, Sergo Metopishvili, and Goga Kikilashvili. According to Samkharadze's argument, Vasil Roinishvili participated in the Roin Shavadze case, while the appointment of two new judges points to political influences. 1TV+2

Additional positions

"Georgian Dream" member Archil Gorduladze criticized the opposition's arguments and stated that their goal is to insult the court. The Constitutional Court is considering the "Georgian Dream" lawsuit, which seeks the banning of five opposition parties. Seven judges are attending the session. Publika+2